rife

adjective

ˈrīf How to pronounce rife (audio)
Definition of rifenext
as in filled
possessing or covered with great numbers or amounts of something specified a city government that is rife with malfeasance and corruption

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Recent Examples of rife Such claims – though widely debunked – have long found support in communities on the margins of one of the world’s most unequal societies, where unemployment and poverty are rife. — Ryan Lenora Brown, Christian Science Monitor, 26 June 2026 These past few months in the Treasure Valley have been rife with local governments complaining about the position the Idaho Legislature has put them in. — Idaho Statesman, 25 June 2026 At low tide, the pools on Olympic beaches are rife with starfish and crabs. — Sarah Rose, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2026 This interregnum could be rife with abuses. — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for rife
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rife
  1. filled
  2. crowded
  3. fraught
  4. abundant
  5. awash
  6. packed
  7. teeming
  8. jammed
Adjective
  • The Wall Street Journal featured Reese alongside WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson on its magazine cover, even after Caitlin Clark broke numerous records, filled arenas, and set new marks for WNBA broadcasts.
    — Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
  • The new system allows citations to be transmitted electronically and enter the court records system pre-filled.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Definition of filled
Adjective
  • Jackson said the sell-off reflected an unwinding of crowded AI momentum trades rather than a deterioration in the sector’s long-term fundamentals.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 17 July 2026
  • While the modern beach retreat resides in one of Mexico’s most popular resort towns, SLS Cancun never feels crowded — the hotel only offers 45 luxurious, stylish suites by Italian architect and designer Piero Lissoni.
    — Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of crowded
Adjective
  • Trump’s fixation on false claims about the 2020 election made Thursday night’s address a fraught event for every organization in the business of live news coverage.
    — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • President Donald Trump‘s comments alleging Chinese interference during the 2020 election reignited tensions with China, setting up a potentially fraught meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in the fall.
    — Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 17 July 2026
Definition of fraught
Adjective
  • The pan de yuca, a gluten-free cheesy roll made from cassava starch is a standout, as is the abundant fresh fruit and fruit juice.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
  • While magnesium is relatively abundant, lithium and nickel are present in much smaller quantities.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026
Definition of abundant
Adjective
  • The adjoining stone-and-wood bathroom is awash in natural light.
    — Mark David, Robb Report, 4 July 2026
  • One hundred years later, the country was awash with federal, state, city and philanthropic funding for a music-happy bicentennial of exceptional ambition.
    — Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of awash
Adjective
  • The day is typically so packed with excursions that there's very little time for any other entertainment—most guests head straight to bed after dinner, or perhaps after a nightcap with other guests.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
  • Alana noted that, even with her packed schedule, Swift always makes time for her family and friends.
    — Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 14 July 2026
Definition of packed
Adjective
  • The new findings are confounding scientists’ expectations, raising questions about how exactly molecules can encounter their reactive partners in a teeming, crowded space — and therefore how cells can possibly function.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 18 Feb. 2026
Definition of teeming
Adjective
  • Yellowstone National Park reported a new visitation record in May, a month that brought jammed parking lots and delays to the park that’s largely in Wyoming with parts in Montana and Idaho.
    — Jen Rose Smith, CNN Money, 10 July 2026
  • During busy times, intersections become jammed, and traffic slows down to a crawl.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Definition of jammed

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